On Saturday morning Australia Time, the world's eyes will turn to London as the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony kicks off.
There has been endless speculation about our athletes: what will they wear? Are they in peak condition? Who will carry the flag? Who will win the gold?
The only question missing seems to be how much will they cost?

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Featured in storyDr James Connor - Sports Researcher, University of New South Wales, Canberra